Professor Getahun discusses a website she created to assist students, faculty, and other researchers with their studies and to support the university's goal of encouraging intercultural engagement by providing links to information on ethnic...

Junior music education and elementary education major Cameron Boman shares about his experience studying abroad at the Wesley Institute for Ministry and the Arts in Sydney, Australia. He describes the history of Australia, his activities while...

Dr. Rivera talks about the relationship between internationalism, liberation theology, and missionary movements in Latin America between the world wars, based on his recent book on Alberto Rembao, a often-misunderstood Latin American Protestant...

Marge Shaeffer presents on her research in Norway about End-of-Life communication in nursing care. Marge's research cover difficult questions such as 'what is the meaning of life?,' 'what are spiritual concerns at end-of-life?,' etc

At Bethel, we are very intentional about helping students develop in their Christian faith. Given the nature of our campus, however, most of our students have very little opportunity to interact directly with those holding other religious...

Consider the meaning, importance, challenges, and implementation of culturally responsive instruction at Bethel. The video features footage of classroom instruction in addition to pre-teaching and post-teaching interviews.

Huldah Omasa relates her experiences studying abroad in Cypress, China, India, France, and the UK as a Bethel Business student. During her studies, she focused on international business and the the global economic environment

What do you do when you witness an unfolding incident of harassing or abusive behavior? Research has shown that most individuals construe their options in these situations as either directly intervening right now or doing nothing. Given the costs...

The lecture, often maligned in higher education, can serve a vital purpose in educating our learners. Join this master lecturer (Art History) as he reflects on reasons for using lectures, the thoughts and processes involved in lecture design, and...

Investigate the following questions (and others) with two experienced study abroad leaders: (1) What components are necessary for a successful study abroad experience? (2) How can cultural understanding be facilitated among students? (3) What is...

Creating a learning environment that optimizes engagement is critical for all educators. Join this highly regarded leader of adult learners as she explores what it means to intentionally create an environment supportive of emotional and cognitive...

The use of online courses/programming is expanding rapidly at Bethel and in the field higher education. Along with this growth comes the need to thoughtfully consider multiple issues related to online education. Join this experienced educator as he...

Community building is commonly discussed and valued at Bethel. Explore what is meant by 'classroom community' by examining the concept of a healthy community. Consider why the creation of community is important. Delve into these issues and also...

Explore the meaning, purpose, and uses of experiential education. Additionally, consider how activities can be conceptualized, designed, and appropriately assessed. The classroom activity 'Other People's Power' is demonstrated along with...

Why should educational technology be incorporated into the educational environment? What forms can be effectively utilized in a F2F and hybrid environment? How can technology change the way instructors think about course organization, communication...

Inquiry-based learning is an instructional approach appropriate for many disciplines and multiple settings. Join a discussion of various issues related to inquiry-based learning with an experienced instructor. First, consider the meaning of...

Current research on the brain and learning supports the practice of actively engaging learners. Exactly what does it mean to fully engage learners? What is the instructor's role in the process? What challenges are inherent when engaging learners?...

Adult learners, those 25 and older, now comprise almost 50% of the higher education student population across the United States. In keeping with this growing demand, many Bethel instructors are asked to teach both traditional undergraduates as well...